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Texas Prison Population Drops as Guard Shortage Persists
Texas Prison Population Drops as Guard Shortage Persists
by Matt Clarke
In spite of a three-year downward trend, Texas continues to lead the nation with the largest state prison population. At the same time, the state has pursued a variety of incentives to address a chronic shortage of prison guards. ...
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